Lifeguard

Riverdale Country School; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development funding

Retirement plan contributions

Vacation policy

Job summary

Riverdale Country School is seeking a Lifeguard in Emeryville, California, responsible for ensuring safety at aquatic facilities. Candidates must hold a Red Cross Lifeguard Certification and CPR/First Aid/AED certifications.

This part-time role requires 10-15 hours per week and involves tasks such as recognizing emergencies, enforcing pool policies, and providing excellent customer service to diverse patrons. Benefits include health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Required.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications Required.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 10-15 hours per week.
• Previous lifeguarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Actively guard and scan the pool area at all times.
• Communicate and enforce all pool policies and rules.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Customer service

Education

Red Cross Lifeguard Certification

CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications

Job description

Primary Responsibility

The primary responsibility of a lifeguard is to prevent drowning and other injuries from occurring in the aquatic facilities. Candidates must be able to ensure the safety of patrons by minimizing or eliminating hazardous situations or behaviors. This person will need to be able to solve on-the-job issues by utilizing effective critical thinking and decision-making skills and possess the ability to work with diverse populations. Lifeguards must be able to enforce pool policies and be able to communicate effectively why policies are in place.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Required
• Current CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications Required
• Must be available to work a minimum of 10-15 hours per week
• Previous lifeguarding experience

Physical Demands

• Ability to react to emergency situations by quick movements, strenuous activity, and on occasion assist or lift persons in distress of varying weights
• Required to remain alert to dangerous situations while sitting, standing, or walking for various lengths of time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recognize and respond effectively in emergency situations by activating the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
• Actively guard and scan the pool area at all times; refrains from socializing while guarding
• Communicate and enforce all pool policies and rules in a personable and professional manner
• Dress and appearance are consistent with Riverdale standards including wearing your swimsuit, lifeguard shirt, whistle, and rescue tube while on duty
• Attend and participate in regular in-service training
• Provide a welcoming environment for all patrons
• Document any incidents and injuries
• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace
• Perform other duties as assigned

Staff Development

• Must act and represent Riverdale in a positive and professional manner
• Maintain a standard of performance on daily tasks
• Maintain communication with other Aquatics Team members and your supervisors
• Communicate clear and concise information to patrons, students, emergency medical service personnel, and police services
• Adhere to all Riverdale guidelines and non negotiable items

Criteria for Success

• Ability to recognize and respond to emergencies through knowledge and application of lifeguard surveillance and rescue techniques
• Ability to enforce pool policies while providing a high level of customer service to students, faculty/staff, and community members
• Ability to display a positive attitude for all patrons and Riverdale staff
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage their time, and balance professional and personal commitments
• Arrives prepared and on time for work and consistently demonstrates service excellence
• Able to assess a situation and make an informed decision independently
• Ability to work as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff, and administrators
• Positively promotes Riverdale to peers and patrons and takes the initiative to be involved throughout campus as needed
• Evaluation will be based on self, peer, and supervisory reviews

Benefits

Benefits of Full Time Work at Riverdale Country School (though the position is part‑time, employees receive benefits)

• Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.
• Professional Development: A generous professional‑development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Grants and Stipends: All employees are eligible for Frankel Fellow grants, known as “passion grants,” which pay for enrichment activities. More than 120 grants have been made to faculty and staff since the program started in 2014. Stipends are available for coaching, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out‐of‐school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).
• Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.
• Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre‑tax dollars to pay for health‑related expenses.
• Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.
• Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time‑off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.

Hiring Process

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Hours

10‑15 hours per week